Space exploration is about to get a lot busier for China in 2026, as the country plans to launch two crewed spaceflight missions and one cargo resupply mission this year. These launches are designed to keep the China Space Station running smoothly while supporting more long-term scientific research in orbit. In a significant expansion of the program, astronauts from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are expected to join space station missions as early as this year. China and